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May 20, 2014

Mt. Kitanglad - Mt. Dulang-dulang climb was one of my dream climbs. I never imagined that this strenuous traverse came to be realized. Since I enter the mountaineering sports in 2005, this beautiful mountains already fascinated me. I consider K2D as one of the best climbs in the Philippines.

My advice to those who wants to do the K2D or D2K traverse is, you should have 100% physical and mental preparedness and at least 1 week of training. There are some parts of the trail that has almost 90 degree rope segments. There are also some parts of the trail that you'll passed and hanged on a cliff were you only depend on the roots of the trees.

I would like to thanks to our Habagat CDO and Habagat Davao friends for making this climb possible.

Starting point - Sitio Intavas, La Fortuna, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon

The main jump-off point up to Mt. Kitanglad

One of the beautiful point way up to the summit of Mt. Kitanglad

At the summit of the 4th highest mountain of the Philippines - Mt. Kitanglad

February 6, 2014

Mount Kanayaw is a part of a range of mountain in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. It has an elevation of 3,227 ft / 982.98 MASL. As a part of the 8th Pasalamat Mountain Festival (January 25-26, 2014) – A yearly climb hosted by a mountainering club in Pagadian City, PAPA (Pundok sa Aktibong Pagadianong Adventurero). During the event we have exploited the beauty of Mount Kanayaw and Nangan-nangan Falls, strictly to our eyes only.

We've boarded a dump-truck for 2 hours to reach Lison Valley, a valley as beautiful as paradise. The funny part was on the way up to Lison Valley, half of our strength and energy was already depleted by the terrifying dump-truck ride. But it’s all worth it, the beauty of the mountain way up was so majestic and breathtaking. Honestly, I never expected to see such a beauty and self-fulfillment on this climb.

We started our trek at 2:30 and reach the peak of Mout Kanayaw at exactly 5:30 PM. We have all the chance to see the amazing sunset over Sibuguey Bay and beautiful Wood Lake of Lakewood.

I really want to extend my endless thanks to the host for the successful event and a very warm accommodation, and also to the newly created friendships during this climb.